Internal Medicine Physician – qathet (Powell River)

Work Location: qathet General Hospital, qathet (Powell River), British Columbia
Employment Type: Locum and/or Permanent
Salary: To be discussed

Job Description:
The Role: Internal Medicine Physician

• Join Our Team: Become an integral part of our team of three General Internists dedicated to providing high-quality care in the beautiful community of Powell River.
• Diverse Clinical Practice: Engage in both office and hospital-based care. Hospital duties include ER and ward consults, along with managing a 4-bed ICU.
• Critical Care and Coordination: Play a crucial role in stabilizing critically ill patients and coordinating their transfer to tertiary care centers.
• Balanced On-Call Schedule: Benefit from a manageable call requirement, with a rotation of 1 week every 3 weeks.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work out of a shared outpatient office equipped with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and supported by excellent Medical Office Assistants (MOAs).
• Varied Practice Opportunities: In Powell River, your practice will be diverse and comprehensive, as there are no sub-specialists in town.

Why qathet (Powell River)?

• Natural Beauty & Outdoor Activities: Known as the “Cultural Capital of Canada” and situated on the northern Sunshine Coast, Powell River offers a unique blend of cultural vibrancy and outdoor adventures.
• Year-Round Mild Climate: Enjoy gardening, golfing, and fishing all year in one of Canada’s mildest climates.
• Rich Arts & Cultural Scene: Immerse yourself in a community with strong arts programs, festivals, and local galleries.
• Ideal for Families: A safe, community-oriented town with excellent schools and numerous family-friendly activities.
• Click here to get a feel for life within the community: https://tourism-powellriver.ca/visit/

A Career That Aligns With Your Lifestyle:

• Work-Life Balance: Embrace a fulfilling career in a community where professional and personal lives are in perfect harmony.

RURAL RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES:

Rural Retention Program (RRP)

• Flat Fee: $13,668.48 annually ($3,417.12 paid quarterly) paid to any physician that permanently resides and practices in an eligible RSA community for a minimum 9 months per year and bills equal to or greater than $75,000 in the previous calendar year.
• Fee Premium (%): 8.82% paid on top of MSP billings or service contracts. In order to claim the Fee Premium, you must be physically located in the RSA community.

Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) 

• $0 during first 2 years in the community
• $3,000 annually in 3rd/4th year ($750 quarterly)
• $6,000 annually over 4 years ($1500 quarterly)

Note: Physicians must reside and practice in an eligible RSA community for at least 9 months per year. 

Recruitment Incentive Fund (RIF)

• Up to $10,000 one-time payment, depending on FTE   

Relocation Funding (Recruitment Contingency Fund)

• $9,000 (based on where you are relocating from – within BC)
• $12,000 (based on where you are relocating from – moving within Canada outside BC)
• $15,000 (based on where you are relocating from – moving from outside of Canada)

Rural CMPA Benefit (R-CMPA)

• R-CMPA (Canadian Medical Protective Association) provides eligible rural BC physicians with up to a 50% refund of CMPA fees. Physicians must permanently reside and practice in an eligible RSA community for a minimum of 9 months per year and bill equal to or greater than $75,000.  

* Rural incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer.

Full job description for permanent roles available here.
Full job description for locum opportunities available here.

Start date: Negotiable

Qualifications:
Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License – Full
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Mandatory

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and provide any supplemental documentation (if applicable).

Apply for permanent roles at https://bit.ly/4uJyKYk 
Apply for locums at https://bit.ly/4nrEAeq 

Posting Close Date: Open until filled.

Contact: Feel free to reach out to Stephanie Barnes, Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor at stephanie.barnes@vch.ca with any questions.